1. Which of the possible venues do you think would best suit this play? Why do you believe the dramatic action would be best served in this venue?
A thrust or a black box theater would make the most sense for this play because it is very dialogue heavy and focused on the characters rather than their settings. These theaters are not meant for intricate scenes and are generally on the smaller side, which would make the play more intimate and emotional, as it is supposed to be.
2. What are some of the design challenges posed by the play?
The play changes setting very often and also takes a lot of time in a car, which is generally difficult to portray. It is important to include a few key props that can be moved easily, like chairs, stools, and food items like champagne and dishes. The play should not rely that heavily on the design itself, but some key props and narrative explanation can be used to make the settings more understandable rather than having to change intricate scenes over and over again throughout.
3. Choose the various chorus characters and discuss how you see them dressed. In what ways do you think the costumes you describe would help articulate their purpose in this play?
The dress of the Greek chorus should be fairly simple with details that can be changed easily to help the audience differentiate between the characters being portrayed. Characters such as the grandparents can be portrayed easily by adding a white wig, while younger characters like Lil Bit's friends can be portrayed by adding "younger accessories" or clothing that can be layered. Small changed can create a whole new character.
4. Provide some ideas about the use of light in the play?
The us of lighting in the play is very important as there aren't many props or settings to set the mood, so it will rely a lot on lighting. Moving lights can portray car scenes, while the changes in lighting can either symbolize day or night while it can also set different moods, such as lower lights for somber moods. Other times, spot lighting puts an emphasis on specific characters, which is important throughout the play.
5. Suggest music and sound effects that could help accentuate the mood or atmosphere of the play.
Sound effects will definitely portray scenes effectively, such as car sounds or crowd sounds for scenes like the restaurant or school dance scene. Music also does a good job of setting the mood in plays and even reality. The use of music also has the ability to give a good idea of the time period as a director may choose songs relevant to the time the play is set in.
A thrust or a black box theater would make the most sense for this play because it is very dialogue heavy and focused on the characters rather than their settings. These theaters are not meant for intricate scenes and are generally on the smaller side, which would make the play more intimate and emotional, as it is supposed to be.
2. What are some of the design challenges posed by the play?
The play changes setting very often and also takes a lot of time in a car, which is generally difficult to portray. It is important to include a few key props that can be moved easily, like chairs, stools, and food items like champagne and dishes. The play should not rely that heavily on the design itself, but some key props and narrative explanation can be used to make the settings more understandable rather than having to change intricate scenes over and over again throughout.
3. Choose the various chorus characters and discuss how you see them dressed. In what ways do you think the costumes you describe would help articulate their purpose in this play?
The dress of the Greek chorus should be fairly simple with details that can be changed easily to help the audience differentiate between the characters being portrayed. Characters such as the grandparents can be portrayed easily by adding a white wig, while younger characters like Lil Bit's friends can be portrayed by adding "younger accessories" or clothing that can be layered. Small changed can create a whole new character.
4. Provide some ideas about the use of light in the play?
The us of lighting in the play is very important as there aren't many props or settings to set the mood, so it will rely a lot on lighting. Moving lights can portray car scenes, while the changes in lighting can either symbolize day or night while it can also set different moods, such as lower lights for somber moods. Other times, spot lighting puts an emphasis on specific characters, which is important throughout the play.
5. Suggest music and sound effects that could help accentuate the mood or atmosphere of the play.
Sound effects will definitely portray scenes effectively, such as car sounds or crowd sounds for scenes like the restaurant or school dance scene. Music also does a good job of setting the mood in plays and even reality. The use of music also has the ability to give a good idea of the time period as a director may choose songs relevant to the time the play is set in.